The earthwork remains of Jōsai Castle (Jōsai-jo) in Togane, Chiba Prefecture, sit atop a wooded hill that erupts in vivid reds and oranges each November, making it one of Chiba's most photogenic and least-crowded autumn foliage sites. The ancient moat ditches and rampart ridges are carpeted in fallen leaves, and interpretive signage explains the castle's feudal history amid the seasonal spectacle. Togane City hosts a modest autumn foliage event with local food stalls on the castle hill, offering a relaxed and authentically local experience away from Tokyo's major foliage crowds.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Autumn Leaves
- Season
- Autumn
- Month
- Mid to Late November
- Region
- Kanto
- Prefecture
- Chiba
- City
- Togane
Highlights
- ◆Feudal earthwork castle ruins surrounded by vivid autumn maples
- ◆Fallen leaf carpets across historic moat ditches and ramparts
- ◆Local food stall event during peak foliage period
- ◆One of Chiba's quietest and most photogenic foliage spots
- ◆Combine with nearby Togane's historic town centre